Overview
Are you passionate about golf and turf management? Do you have the leadership skills and technical expertise to maintain and enhance a top-quality golfing environment?
We are seeking an experienced and driven Golf Course Manager to join our team at Heythrop Park, a well-regarded 18-hole resort golf course located in North Oxfordshire.
About the Role:
As the Golf Course Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to ensure the course is maintained to the highest possible standard year-round. You’ll play a key role in course presentation, turf care, environmental management, and strategic planning, delivering exceptional playing conditions for our members, hotel guests and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations of the green-keeping department
- Plan and implement all course maintenance and development works
- Manage, train, and motivate a team of green keepers
- Oversee turf management including mowing, fertilisation, irrigation, and pest control
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations
- Monitor departmental budgets and resource planning
- Liaise closely with the Club Manager
- Keep abreast of best practices, innovations, and industry standards
Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum Level 3 in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior green-keeping or course management role
- Strong knowledge of turf care, machinery, and irrigation systems
- PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates preferred
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Flexible, proactive, and passionate about delivering high-quality standards
- Full UK driving licence
The benefits of working with us
- Free use of gym and leisure facilities
- Staff golf privileges
- Free or 60% discounted food onsite
- Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
- A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
- 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate’s experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: Warner.recruitment@warnerhotels.co.uk
Location: Heythrop Park Hotel, Heythrop Park, OX7 5UE
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